Name/Title
MatchbookEntry/Object ID
1991.19.6Description
This matchbook is yellow with black lettering and has the words "FAMOUS BROWN DERBY Live Lobsters - Steaks Private Parties For Reservations Telephone 1974 Montpelier, Vermont" printed on its cover. On the back of the matchbook, there is an image of a black derby hat. On the top fold of the matchbook, the words "Dine Dance" can be seen. Along the bottom edge of the matchbook, the words "Superior Match Co., Chicago, U.S.A." are printed.Context
Produced as an advertisement for Brown Derby in Montpelier, VermontAcquisition
Accession
1991.19Source or Donor
Leonard, Erlene (1933-2017)Acquisition Method
PurchaseMade/Created
Manufacturer
Superior Match CompanyDate made
1940 - 1950Place
City
ChicagoState/Province
IllinoisCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
MatchbookNomenclature Sub-Class
Firemaking EquipmentNomenclature Class
Temperature Control EquipmentNomenclature Category
Category 02: FurnishingsDimensions
Dimension Description
OverallHeight
2 inWidth
1-1/2 inDepth
1/4 inRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Brown Derby Motel Inc.Related Places
Place
City
MontpelierCounty
Washington CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America